PHOTO EXHIBITIONS

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FUJI FILM SQUARE Current Exhibitions: "INTERFACE" Shomei Tomatsu Photo Exhibition at Fujifilm Square and at Photo History Museum July 1-Sept. 30/ Tokyo Disney Resort Photography Project "Imaging the Magic" and "Present of Dream and Magic"at Space 1, 2 and mini gallery, July 21-Aug. 9. The Exhibition is held from July 14 through Nov. 12 at 36 places in Japan starting from Tokyo. http://fujifilmsquare.jp/en/ Address: Midtown West 1F, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku Map: http://goo.gl/maps/UNYRH Access: Roppongi Station on Subway Hibiya Line Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed year-end and new year days Dec. 29-Jan. 3) Admission: free Telephone: 03-6271-3350

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NIKON SALON, SHINJUKU Nikon Photo Salon was first opened in 1968 in Ginza commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company. The opening exhibiton was Kimura Ihei. Since then the salon has contributed to the spread of photographic culture by offering a free exhibition space to aspiring artists. In 1971, Shinju Nikon Salon was opened and in Osaka in 1974. "Time of Maharaja" by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi at THE GALLERY 1 and 2, Nikon Salon Shinjuku, July 25-Aug. 13 http://www.nikon-image.com/activity/salon/schedule/ Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (closed Feb. 11-12, Aug. 17-18) (Dec. 30-Jan. 4 closed) Address: c/o Nikon Plaza Shinjuku, 28F, Shinjuku L Tower Bldg., 6-1, 1-chome, Nishi-shinjuku, Tokyo Map: http://goo.gl/maps/PgP2P Telephone: 03-3344-0565

NIKON SALON GINZA Nikon Photo Salon was first opened in 1968 in Ginza commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company. The opening exhibiton was Kimura Ihei. Since then the salon has contributed to the spread of photographic culture by offering a free exhibition space to aspiring artists. In 1971, Shinju Nikon Salon was opened and in Osaka in 1974. Closed for renovation July 19-July 25 http://www.nikon-image.com/activity/salon/schedule/ Hours: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (closed Feb. 11-12, Aug. 17-18) (Dec. 30-Jan. 4 closed) Address: c/o Nikon Plaza Ginza, 1F and 2F, Strata Ginza Bldg., 10-1, 7-chome, Ginza, Chuo-ku Map: http://goo.gl/maps/n9OYb Telephone: 03-553-1733

LEICA GALLERY GINZA While presenting a full lineup of Leica products, the Leica Store Tokyo Ginza also aim to comprehensively foster a photographic culture. Leica offers consultaions for repair and maintenance and many other services. Leica delights in presenting visitors inspirational photographic art in their gallery. (from Leica Ginza Home Page)
Current Exhibition: "Julian Lennon Photo Exhibition" June 16-Sept. 17 https://jp.leica-camera.com/ Leica Gallery Ginza Opening Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Mon. closed)(Dec. 31-Jan. 3 closed) Address: 6-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku Telephone: 03-6215-7070 Fax: 03-6215-7071

OLYMPUS GALLERY Olympus Gallery has moved from Ogawa-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku to Nishi Shinjuku at the 1st Basement of S-Tec-Information-Building in May, 2015 Current Exhibition: Olympus Fan Club "Photopath" Photo Exhibition at Olympus Gallery, July 21-July 26 at the Olympus Gallery S-Tec-Information-Building in Nishi Shinjuku http://www.olympus.co.jp/jp/gallery/ Address: 1st Basement S-Tec-Information-Building 1-24-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Hours: 11:00 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed Thursday)(Dec. 29-Jan. 5 closed) Admission: free Access: Five minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit. Telephone: 03-5909-0191

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RICOH IMAGING SQUARE, SHINJUKU Exhibitions by photographers of great individuality/ Camera and lens showroom/ Photo Imagination Space where visitors can associate with camera and photos/ Service Counter - Repair and Checking. Current Exhibition: "Seeking A Moment of Impression" by Toshiki Hitani Gallery I July 19-July 31/ "The World of Ricoh THETA" RICOH SPECIAL EVENT at Gallery II, July 19-July 31 http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/community/squareshinjuku/ Address: Shinjuku Center Bldg. MB Map: http://goo.gl/maps/XoDbx Access: West Exit, Shinjuku Station on JR Yamanote Line Hours: 10:30-6:30 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Feb. 1 and 2)(Dec. 27-Jan. 3 closed) Telephone: 03-3348-2941

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KONICA MINOLTA PLAZA NEWS: Konica Minolta continued the operation of the gallery for ten years after the company discontinued productions of cameras and lenses. Konica Minolta Plaza closed its activity on January 23 in 2017 as the last day. Konica Minolta Plaze right out of the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station is operated by Konica Minolta Company for the purpose of dedicating to the society through culture and art. The plaza has three independent galleries and various exhibitions with originalities are held. http://www.konicaminolta.jp/plaza/ Address: 4th Fl of Takano Bldg, 3-26-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Map: http://goo.gl/maps/IKP5c Access: One minute from JR Shinjuku Station Hours: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (open all days)(Dec. 28-Jan. 3 closed) Telephone: 03-3225-5001

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RICOH IMAGING SQUARE, GINZA Current Exhibition: "Best of Monochrome 2017 Fine Prints" by Hideo Nakajima Tetsuhiko Hata, Toshimi Matsuda and Sei Yoshida at Ricoh Gallery A.W.P. July 26-Sept. 3, Admission: 510 yen 9th Floor: Camera Zone: Ricoh's epoch making historical cameras and Pentax cameras./ Photo Space for Uprising photographers/ Work Shop Space. Ricoh Imaging Square Ginza Address: San-ai Dream Center Bldg. 8F/9F, 5-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku Map: http://goo.gl/maps/bcFOu Hours: 11a.m.-7 p.m. (closed Tuesday)(Dec. 26-Jan. 3 closed) Telephone: 03-3289-1521

CANON GALLERY, SHINAGAWA Japan's first 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera was introduced into the market in 1935. This all started in a small streetside shop in Tokyo, the "Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory," to produce the prototype camera called "Kwanon," which later evolved into the "Hansa Canon."This is the origin of Canon's camera making which always involves many trial and error processes. Small but steady steps for Canon cameras were initiated here. (from Canon Camera Museum) Current Exhibition: "Rail Road Photographer Takashi Inoi Exhibition at Canon Gallery S June 22-Aug. 8/ "Locomotives" Japan Railroad Photographers Society Photo Exhibition, July 19-Aug. 29 http://cweb.canon.jp/gallery/shinagawa/canon-gallery-s.html Time: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Dec. 29-Jan. 4 closed at Gallery S/ Dec. 27-Jan. 4 closed at Open Gallery 1 and 2) Address: 2-16-6 Canon S Tower 1F Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ezL9y Access: Shinagawa Station on JR Yamanote Line Telephone: 03-6719-9021

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CANON GALLERY, GINZA Japan's first 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera was introduced into the market in 1935. This all started in a small streetside shop in Tokyo, the "Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory," to produce the prototype camera called "Kwanon," which later evolved into the "Hansa Canon."This is the origin of Canon's camera making which always involves many trial and error processes. Small but steady steps for Canon cameras were initiated here. (from Canon Camera Museum) Current Exhibition: "Locomotives" Monochrome Pictures by Hisashi Morokawa CANON EOS 5Ds July 20-July 26 http://cweb.canon.jp/gallery/ginza/ Address: 3-9-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (Sun. and National Holidays closed)(Jan. 27-Jan. 4 clsoed) Map: http://goo.gl/maps/DULp5 Access: Higashi Ginza Station on Subway Hibiya Line, Toei Subway, Ginza Station on Subway Ginza Line Telephone: 03-3542-1860

TOKYO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY TOP Collection: Scrolling Through Heisei Part 2, 3F, July 15-Sept. 18/"World Press Photo 17, B1, June 10-Aug. 6, Admission: 800 yen/ Movie: In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter/ Don't Blink Robert Frank/ How to make a book with STEIDL 1F, July 15-Aug. 8 (closed Jul. 18,24,31), Admission: each 1,200 yen/ ARAKI Nobuyoshi: Sentimental Journey 1971-2017, 2F July 25-Sept. 24 Admission: 900 yen At the museum, besides a large permanent collection, major Japanese and Western photographers are featured with excellent changing exhibitions. The museum occupies a four floor building in one corner of Ebisu Garden Place. http://topmuseum.jp/e/contents/index.html Access: Ebisu Station on JR Yamanote Line/ Ebisu Station on Subway Hibiya Line Open: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Closed Mon - if Monday is a holiday on Tuesday)(Dec. 29-Jan. 1 closed) Address: 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku Map: http://goo.gl/maps/4iRI6 Telephone: 03-3280-0099

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